Succubus

Also known as: Xmas Candy, Tilted Red, Nigritella Red, Old Wine

With its warm undertone, Succubus (#990022) comes across as bold and energetic. Designers reach for it in call-to-action buttons and food branding. For contrast, pair it with a cyan from its complementary palette below. On white it reads clearly at 8.83:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.

Succubus color codes

HEX
#990022
RGB
rgb(153, 0, 34)
RGBA
rgba(153, 0, 34, 1)
HSL
hsl(347, 100%, 30%)
HSV
hsv(347, 100%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 78%, 40%)
LAB
lab(32.2 55.7 29.6)
OKLCH
oklch(43.2% 0.174 21.0)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

warm

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: brown#A52A2A · ΔE 5.8
  • RAL 3003 — Ruby red#8D1D2C · ΔE 3.6 · approximate

RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.

Where Succubus works

  • Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds — it passes WCAG AA as-is.
  • Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
  • Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
  • Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
  • Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
  • Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Succubus

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Succubus by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 8.83:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Aa — on black

contrast 2.38:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Best text color on a Succubus background: #ffffff

Palettes featuring Succubus

Succubus with its complement

Soft neighbors of Succubus

Succubus triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Succubus is closest to Beau Vert.

Succubus FAQs

What color is Succubus?

Succubus is a dark red with the hex code #990022. In HSL terms it has a hue of 347°, 100% saturation, and 30% lightness.

What is the hex code for Succubus?

The hex code for Succubus is #990022. In RGB it's rgb(153, 0, 34), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 100%, 78%, 40%).

What colors go well with Succubus?

Succubus pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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